유해 물질이나 방사능, 세균 등을 제거하거나 중화하여 오염된 상태를 회복하는 것.
The process of removing or neutralizing contaminants such as hazardous chemicals, radioactive materials, or infectious agents from a person, object, or environment.
예문:
"The hazmat team established a decontamination zone to treat workers exposed to the chemical leak."
"Strict decontamination protocols must be followed before entering the high-security laboratory."
"The hospital implemented a new system for the decontamination of surgical instruments."